By PAUL GOTHAM Ben Cowles (Newark) earned First Team All-Big Ten honors as announced by the conference this past weekend. Starting in all 44 regular-season games, Cowles hit .302 with 23 extra-base hits including 17 home runs. He drove in 49 runs and scored another 38. His slugging percentage of .660 ranks third in the Big Ten. His 17 round-trippers sit fifth in Maryland … [Read more...] about Newark’s Cowles named First Team All-Big Ten
College Baseball
From walk-on to Saturday starter, Moffat reflects on memorable St. Bonaventure career
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Donnie Moffat felt his chances of making the St. Bonaventure baseball team were dubious at best when he returned from walk-on tryouts in fall 2016. "We threw like a half-inning," Moffat recalled. "It was the worst outing I've had in my entire life, and I am not even lying to you. I didn't record a single out. I walked two or three people; I gave up two or … [Read more...] about From walk-on to Saturday starter, Moffat reflects on memorable St. Bonaventure career
Monroe’s season ends with loss in districts
By PAUL GOTHAM LACKAWANNA, PA -- A late-inning rally fell short, and the Monroe Community College baseball season ended Friday evening. Ryan Hill (Webster Thomas) plated Evan Magill (Ajax, ON/Notre Dame Catholic) with a two-out single as Monroe cut a five-run deficit to two. It was MCC's final run of the game and 2021 season. Lackawanna College defeated Monroe, 6-4 to claim … [Read more...] about Monroe’s season ends with loss in districts
Cowles connects on Big Ten-leading 14th HR in Maryland sweep
By PAUL GOTHAM Ben Cowles (Newark) connected on his 14th home run of the season to help the Maryland Terrapins to a doubleheader sweep (5-3/12-4) of Illinois in Big Ten action this past weekend. Cowles drilled a solo shot in the eighth inning of game two, one of his two hits in the game. The junior shortstop has gone yard in every weekend series this season. Cowles earned … [Read more...] about Cowles connects on Big Ten-leading 14th HR in Maryland sweep
Tribune trio helps Mercyhurst to two-seed
By PAUL GOTHAM A trio of former Monroe Community College Tribunes produced 28 runs in a doubleheader sweep as Mercyhurst University clinched the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) tournament. Phil Ferranti (Webster Schroeder) finished 3-for-4 with four RBI and three runs scored to pace the Lakers to a 17-4 win over Clarion in the nightcap … [Read more...] about Tribune trio helps Mercyhurst to two-seed